In this article from KBTX, a reporter describes the spiritual experience that led to an important "change of heart." Apparently, a long-time member of Planned Parenthood and supporter of women's right to choose named Abby Johnson reversed her position on abortion after witnessing one occur through an ultrasound.
I think that this is an interesting story because it involves religion (through Abby's personal spiritual experience) but is presented in a more rational and insightful way than usual. Instead of painting Pro-Life advocates as crazy Christian fundamentalists, this article successfully provides us with a new portrait of pro-life.
Abby does not fit the "usual" media description of a pro-life supporter, and that is what makes her more intriguing. She has come to her opinion through experience and a care for human dignity, rather than through religious dogmatism.
I'd say that this is a step in the right direction for the media as far as its coverage of religion is concerned. The era of "clinic-bombers" representing the pro-life stance (at least for some people) may be ending as reporters give the issue more thought.
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